“It Felt Like a New Life—The Pain Was Completely Gone”
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This is the story of Ms. Nuannong, whose life was transformed by a single, crucial decision—one that helped her stand tall again, free from pain and full of confidence.
This is the story of Ms. Nuannong, whose life was transformed by a single, crucial decision—one that helped her stand tall again, free from pain and full of confidence.
When people hear the term “back pain,” many think of minor aches after a long day’s work. But for Ms. Nuannong, it was far more than that. Her back pain crept in slowly, gradually stealing her ability to live freely and stripping away her everyday happiness.
“Suddenly, my back started hurting. At first, I thought it was just fatigue and would go away. Painkillers helped only briefly. By morning, the pain came back even worse—with tightness in the hips and radiating pain down my leg.”
The Fear That Made Her Endure It
As her symptoms worsened, she eventually returned to the hospital and underwent an MRI scan, which revealed a level 4 herniated disc compressing a nerve. Immediate surgery was recommended.
“I was scared—scared I wouldn’t be able to walk again, afraid of becoming disabled, of not living normally. I’d heard horror stories of large incisions, extreme post-op pain, and not being able to walk.”
Her fear led her to postpone surgery, opting instead for alternative treatments. But the pain only worsened with time—starting from her back and hips, it eventually radiated down her leg, severely affecting her daily life.
When Pain Leaves You No Choice but to Decide
As the unbearable pain peaked, Ms. Nuannong knew she had to find a way out. Her back pain had already stolen too many precious moments from her life.
“The pain was so bad that my partner had to support me just to walk. My leg was numb—it didn’t feel like mine anymore.”
One day, hope returned. Her younger brother found a video of a patient with similar symptoms who had fully recovered. That prompted her to consult a spine specialist—this time, she received updated information that completely changed her perception of surgery.
“At that point, all I wanted was to get better and live normally again. After listening to the doctor, I felt reassured. He explained that there’s a new minimally invasive technique using an endoscope—small incision, less pain, clear and straightforward. It wasn’t the major surgery I feared.”
Everything Changed After Surgery
“Just one night after surgery... I was able to get up and walk. I can’t explain it—it was like all the pain vanished. It felt as though someone had lifted the pain off my body.”
She spoke through tears, overwhelmed with joy, like someone who had just been given a brand-new life.
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